CVE-2022-31605

Description

NVFLARE, versions prior to 2.1.2, contains a vulnerability in its utils module, where YAML files are loaded via yaml.load() instead of yaml.safe_load(). The deserialization of Untrusted Data, may allow an unprivileged network attacker to cause Remote Code Execution, Denial Of Service, and Impact to both Confidentiality and Integrity.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.98% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: NVIDIA NVIDIA FLARE
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/NVIDIA/NVFlare/security/advisories/GHSA-hrf3-622q-8366 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31605?
CVE-2022-31605 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-31605?
To fix CVE-2022-31605, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-31605 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-31605 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-31605?
CVE-2022-31605 affects NVIDIA NVIDIA FLARE.
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